2018 Small Game, Waterfowl and Furbearer Regulations Set

dougleier

Thursday

Aug 2, 2018 at 4:52 PM

North Dakota's 2018 small game, waterfowl and furbearer regulations are set and most season structures are similar to last year. However, one major change from last year involves Canada goose hunting zones. The Canada goose hunting season is divided into three zones " Missouri River, western and eastern. The Missouri River Canada goose zone has the […]

North Dakota's 2018 small game, waterfowl and furbearer regulations are set and most season structures are similar to last year.

However, one major change from last year involves Canada goose hunting zones.

The Canada goose hunting season is divided into three zones " Missouri River, western and eastern. The Missouri River Canada goose zone has the same boundary as last year, while the western zone has the same boundary as the high plains duck unit, excluding the Missouri River zone. The eastern zone has the same boundary as the low plains duck unit.

Other noteworthy items include:

Opening day for North Dakota residents is Sept. 22 for ducks, geese, coots and mergansers. Nonresidents may begin hunting waterfowl in North DakotaSept. 29.The daily limit on pintails has increased from one to two.The prairie chicken and sage grouse seasons will remain closed due to low populations.In accordance with state law, nonresidents are not allowed to hunt on Game and Fish Department wildlife management areas or conservation PLOTS (Private Land Open To Sportsmen) areas from Oct. 6-12.

In addition, the state's waterfowl, small game and furbearer regulations will have a new look this fall.

No longer printed as separate documents, North Dakota's 2018-19 Hunting and Trapping Guide includes three main sections " upland game, migratory game bird and furbearer/trapping.

The 52-page document offers much of the same information hunters and trappers rely on, but in a much more user-friendly format. In addition, the guide also features a 4-page colored duck identification guide, aquatic nuisance species information, boating safety for hunters and Tom Roster's Nontoxic Shot Lethality Table.

Hunters and trappers can find the guide by visiting the Game and Fish Department's website, gf.nd.gov. Printed guides will be available at vendor locations in mid-August.

For a complete listing of opening and closing dates, and daily and possession limits, refer to the table on pages 4-5 of the guide.